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Ecotherapy healing forest (EHF) is a new approach that utilizes forest resources for health and increasing ecosystem value. EHF is an alternative that functions to provide physical and mental health interventions by utilizing the environment and forest ecosystem. Ecotherapy healing forest can also help ensure that environmental conditions can always be maintained, so that people's health and welfare can improve, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This research was conducted in the area of Mount Kelam National Tourism Park, Sintang Regency, with data collection time in August 2022 - January 2023. Location selection is determined purposively by considering accessibility, travel time, and location value. The method used uses a site identification approach carried out on the routes available at NTP. The suitability of the Mount Kelam NTP location as a new EHT location was carried out by taking measurements at 6 location points covering an area approximately 8 ha, including measurements of vegetation, microclimate, noise level, wind speed and negative ion content. Based on the results of the analysis of site identification, community perceptions and preferences, site carrying capacity, and thermal comfort, the Mount Kelam Sintang Natural Tourism Park conservation area is very representative of being a site of ecotherapy healing forest which is beneficial for health. The final results of this research are described in the form of design recommendations for the site of ecotherapy healing forest at the six observation points. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pathogenic microorganisms that cause infectious diseases are widely spread in the environment, especially in public places that allow microorganisms to multiply. Disinfectants are used to prevent the spread of these microorganisms. The use of chemical-based disinfectants can cause side effects, so it is necessary to look for alternatives from natural materials, such as a mixture of bamboo stem liquid smoke and methanol extract from Sengon twig wood. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a mixture of bamboo stem liquid smoke and methanol extract of Sengon twig on bacteria and fungi. This research method began with an inhibition test of the disc and well diffusion method with five comparison treatments (50:50, 40:60, 30:70, 20:80, 10:90) to obtain the most effective comparison of the volume of 100% bamboo stem liquid smoke mixture and 11% sengon twig wood methanol extract, then tested using the Total Plate Count (TPC) method with swab samples on wooden tables. The results showed that the most effective comparison of the volume of 100% bamboo stem liquid smoke mixture and 11% sengon twig wood methanol extract was the volume ratio of 50:50 from the results of the inhibition zone on Salmonella typhimurium with a diameter of 10.3 mm. The results of the mixed effectiveness test with a ratio of 50:50 with the swab test on the table showed a decrease in the number of bacteria (51%) and fungi (65%). This shows that the mixture of bamboo stem liquid smoke and methanol extract of Sengon twig wood is effective as a disinfectant.

The posture of water flow velocity generated by the rotation of the ship’s propeller needs to be studied to see the performance of the propeller and the potential for scouring that the seabed can cause. This study aims to comprehensively determine the characteristics of the water flow velocity of the External Counter Rotating Twin Propeller (ECRTP) system based on variations in water depth and propeller rpm. The investigation uses an empirical approach, numerical simulations and scale model experiments in the hydrodynamics laboratory to approach the actual water flow velocity. Maximum water flow velocity occurs around the propeller blades and decreases gradually as the horizontal distance to the rear of the propeller increases. In contrast, the water flow velocity on the centerline axis between the propeller axes shows the opposite trend. Each depth has a different water flow velocity posture based on the propeller rpm variation. This research can be applied to improve the performance of a ship’s twin propeller system and anticipate the impact of scour on the seabed.

This paper investigates the interaction within a liposome-based drug delivery system in silico. Results confirmed that phospholipids, cholesterol, beta-carotene, and vitamin C in the liposome structures interact noncovalently. The formation of noncovalent interactions indicates that the liposomal structures from phospholipid molecules will not result in chemical changes to the drug or any molecules encapsulated within. Noncovalent interactions formed include (i) moderate-strength hydrogen bonds with interaction energies ranging from −73.6434 kJ·mol−1 to −45.6734 kJ·mol−1 and bond lengths ranging from 1.731 Å to 1.827 Å and (ii) van der Waals interactions (induced dipole-induced dipole and induced dipole-dipole interactions) with interaction energies ranging from −4.4735 kJ·mol−1 to −1.5840 kJ·mol−1 and bond lengths ranging from 3.192 Å to 3.742 Å. The studies for several phospholipids with short hydrocarbon chains show that changes in chain length have almost no effect on interaction energy, bond length, and partial atomic charge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The shipping industry, grappling with escalating challenges, increasingly adopts Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency, safety, and environmental impact. Experts endorse ship automation and AI implementation for safety, navigation, and operational efficiency in ferry networks. This paper underscores AIS technology's role in maritime safety and environmental protection, emphasizing AI's potential in navigation and knowledge gap bridging. Indonesia, with its numerous islands and significant population, faces complex challenges in ensuring safe maritime transportation. Collaborative efforts among the government, industry, and stakeholders are vital for enhancing safety standards across the archipelago. Despite regulations, Indonesia contends with a high ferry accident rate, prompting the need for preventive measures. The study reviews AI's application in preventing sea accidents, recognizing its contributions and potential effectiveness in maritime safety. Acknowledging challenges like data quality and cybersecurity, the paper emphasizes the necessity of AI development for passenger ship safety. It concludes by highlighting significant research efforts, endorsing AI's promising role in reshaping the industry for improved efficiency and safety. Further exploration of AI applications, particularly in passenger ship safety, is recommended to meet evolving challenges in the maritime sector.

Ensuring quality is of utmost importance for the shipbuilding sector, as it involves addressing both the quality of processes and the final products to achieve efficient and cost-effective manufacturing. It has become a standard practice for shipyards to adopt certifiable management systems. ISO 9001:2015 sets out the necessary criteria for a Quality Plan, which is influenced by the company's overall quality policy and contractual obligations. In this context, ISO 10005:2018 offers guidance that can be utilized within the framework of quality plans to meet the specific requirements of a project. Several quality plans for Indonesian shipyards, only adopting ISO 9001 and ISO 10005:2018, have yet to be widely implemented. Thus, this paper adopts ISO 10005:2018 to identify the quality plan of three selected shipyards in Indonesia. The gap analysis technique is used to compare the current state of the quality plan with the desired conditions outlined in the ISO 10005:2018 standard. The identified gaps will determine the areas that require immediate attention and improvement in order to meet the requirements of ISO 10005:2018. The primary objective of this study is to facilitate the creation of a quality plan that adheres to the ISO 9001 and 10005 standards. Based on the comparison results of quality plans according to ISO 10005:2018 in shipyards A, B, and C, the recommendation is to integrate distinct clauses (6.4, 6.7.1, 6.7.3, 6.10, 6.13, and 6.15) to improve the quality plans across these specific shipyards.

ABSTRACT One of Indonesia's natural resources, jamblang (Syzygium cumini L.) seed, which is a byproduct of jamblang fruit, contains antioxidants and can be used to make jamblang seed coffee. With a fully randomized design, the aim of this study was to evaluate the level of liking, antioxidant activity, and vitamin C in jamblang seed coffee (RAL). Data that has been collected, statistically tested using Duncan's Multiple Range Test (DMRT). The two degrees of treatment in this study are roasting jamblang seeds for either 10 or 20 minutes, with robusta coffee serving as the control. Various roasting times of jamblang coffee beans result in different antioxidant and vitamin C levels jamblang coffee beans cooked for 10 minutes have higher levels of both. Keywords: Antioxidant, Coffee, Jamblang seed, Vitamin C.

One of the aspects that need to be considered in designing a submarine is the effect of the hydrodynamic aspect on resistance and maneuverability in various operating conditions. In certain conditions, submarines operate in conditions near the seabed. In general, submarines are designed to operate in submerge and surface mode. However, under certain conditions, submarines need to operate near the surface of the seabed. Only a few papers or journals have discussed the hydrodynamic aspects of submarines in their operating mode near the seabed. Several methods such as numerical and physical modeling tests can be used to predict the hydrodynamic capabilities of a submarine. This paper discusses the effect of the hydrodynamic aspects that occur in submarines when operating near the sea bed using the numerical CFD method. This method has high flexibility compared to experimental methods and does not require a long time to get the results. In this simulation, a submarine model with a length of 2 m is used.

The quality of livable housing services is the ability of the Aceh People's Housing and Settlement Area Office to meet the needs of livable housing in accordance with the expectations of the beneficiaries. In the literature review, there are 35 indicators which are part of the five dimensions of service quality for livable housing. The hypothesis in this study is that not all of the 35 indicators of service quality for livable housing in Banda Aceh City and Aceh Besar District are at performance levels that need to be maintained. This means that there are a number of indicators whose performance does not need to be maintained, performance needs to be increased at low priority, and performance needs to be improved at high priority. This study aims to evaluate the quality of livable housing services based on the level of satisfaction and interest of the beneficiaries, evaluate indicators of livable housing quality services that need to be improved in terms of performance, and evaluate the value of the beneficiary satisfaction index on the quality of livable housing services. This study uses a quantitative method approach through a questionnaire. The variables reviewed include 5 factors, namely tangible, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy. The sampling technique used is simple random sampling of 175 beneficiaries. Data analysis techniques used descriptive statistics, Importance Performance Analysis (IPA), and Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI). The results showed that the quality of livable housing services based on the level of beneficiary satisfaction was at the satisfaction level with a mean of 3.108 and based on the level of interest of the beneficiaries was at a very important level with a mean of 3.537. The indicators for the quality of livable housing services that need to be improved in terms of performance as a top priority are not leaving beneficiaries waiting for the requested information and understanding the wishes of beneficiaries. The beneficiary satisfaction index value for the quality of livable housing services was obtained at 77.72% which is considered satisfied.

Increased consumption of Korean goods and products as well as travel to South Korea along with K-Pop which is increasingly known to the world. This consumption behavior, one of which can be seen through the lifestyle of Korean idol fans. Unfortunately, since the COVID-19 pandemic, many loss-making companies are no exception to entertainment agencies in Korea. However, the agencies that house K-pop idols are not lost their minds and are starting to build innovations by releasing a lot of content remotely. Although K-Pop content has grown and can be reached online, in fact not all K-pop fans can consume the content as before. This is due to a decrease in their pocket money or income during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study aims to find out whether the quality of financial literacy, lifestyle, and religiosity of K-Pop fans can affect their consumption behavior in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. This research uses quantitative descriptive methods. The population of the study was a follower of the @everydays_quran Twitter account of 472 people and sampled 217 people with simple random sampling techniques using the Slowin formula. The data was obtained through the results of questionnaires distributed through Google Form. This study uses Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis techniques with the help of SmartPLS 3 software. The results of this study showed that 1) financial literacy had a significant effect on consumption behavior, 2) lifestyle had a significant effect on consumption behavior, 3) religiosity had no significant effect on consumption behavior, 4) religiosity could not moderate the influence of financial literacy on consumption behavior, and 5) religiosity could moderate lifestyle influences on consumption behavior.

Objective: To present a case of rare secondary chronic immune thrombocytopenia in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Methods: A case of secondary ITP associated with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in a 58-year-old woman suffering from hemorrhagic tendencies that was refractory to conventional treatments of ITP was reported. This case is a rarity because there are not many cases of secondary chronic ITP due to DLBCL have been reported to date. Results: A 58-year-old woman was diagnosed with ITP around 11 months before she was admitted to the Emergency Room with bleeding. Previous treatment with steroid and azathioprine was only temporarily effective. During the course of treatment, splenomegaly and lymphadenopathy were identified, but lymph node biopsy was delayed by the thrombocytopenia. The drug was then replaced to the eltrombopag, which showed good response. However, the patient had to undergo splenectomy because of the mechanical effect of splenomegaly, with the biopsy result showed DLBCL. Immune thrombocytopenia then went into a complete remission after splenectomy. Conclusion: In cases of ITP that are refractory to conventional treatments, a thorough search for secondary ITP might be helpful, even if no underlying disorder is detected at the initial presentation.

Infeksi S.aureus di Asia ditemukan sekitar 5%-35% dan kasus resistensi S.aureus terjadi peningkatan sebesar 22, 8% disebabkan masyarakat kurang patuh dalam pengobatan. Salah satu pencegahan resistensi adalah kembali melakukan pemanfaatan bahan alam, terutama tumbuhan yang sudah terbukti secara ilmiah maupun empiris, salah satunya yaitu Buah Mahkota Dewa (Phaleria macrocarpa) dan Herba Meniran Hijau (Phyllanthus niruri L.). Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode True Eksperimental menggunakan bakteri S.aureus. Digunakan 3 kelompok perlakuan yaitu kontrol positif (Amoxicillin), kontrol negatif (DMSO), serta ekstrak Buah Mahkota Dewa (Phaleria macrocarpa) dan Herba Meniran Hijau (Phyllanthus niruri L.). Menggunakan metode difusi cakram dan metode dilusi untuk mengetahui zona hambat, KHM, dan KBM. Hasil penelitian didapatkan Ekstrak Buah Mahkota Dewa (Phaleria macrocarpa), Ekstrak Herba Meniran Hijau (Phyllanthus niruri L.), serta kombinasi kedua ekstrak memiliki daya hambat bakteri berturut-turut dengan rata-rata 18,02 mm; 15,95 mm; dan 15,09 mm terhadap S.aureus. Pengujian dengan metode dilusi diperoleh nilai KHM 60% (0,06g/mL) pada masing-masing ekstrak. KBM belum didapatkan pada masing-masing konsentrasi uji ketiga ekstrak.

Di Kota Malang terdapat usaha mikro keripik pisang yang renyah dan dapat dikonsumsi dari Balita sampai Lansia. Namun, usaha ini masih mengalami kendala dalam kemasan dan pemasaran. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat dalam hal ini bertujuan untuk melaksanakan pendampingan terhadap usaha keripik tersebut. Kegiatan dilaksanakan melalui sosialisasi, pelatihan, dan pendampingan. Sosialisasi dan pelatihan dihadiri oleh 20 warga RW 03 Kelurahan Karangbesuki. Setelah dilakukan sosialisasi dan pelatihan, masyarakat kelurahan Karangbesuki lebih dekat mengenal usaha keripik pisang BILQIS dan tertarik ikut memproduksi keripik pisang Ambon. Pendampingan diikuti oleh 2 pengurus industri Keripik pisang BILQIS di Karangbesuki. Hasil kegiatan ini yaitu BILQIS mempunyai informasi nilai gizi sebagai informasi angka kecukupan gizi dalam produknya, kemasan BILQIS menjadi lebih menarik dan elegan dari paper metalize yang bermanfaat menambah nilai jual keripik pisang. Industri BILQIS juga mengikuti penyuluhan P-IRT yang diadakan oleh Dinas Kesehatan Kota Malang untuk memperoleh izin edar. Hal ini memberikan wawasan bahwa industri rumah tangga BILQIS harus memenuhi standar pengolahan pangan yang sudah ditetapkan oleh dinas kesehatan. Selain itu, diadakan pendampingan tentang penjualan secara online agar dapat menjangkau lebih banyak konsumen melalui e-commerce. Industri BILQIS harus didukung oleh masyarakat atau dinas terkait agar usahanya dapat berkembang dengan baik secara offline atau online.

Objective: To determine the mechanism of erythropoiesis that led to anemia using the Immature Reticulocyte Fraction (IRF) parameter in various clinical phases of dengue fever. Methods: This study was a comparative analytical research using secondary data derived from the Dengue-associated Endothelial Cell Dysfunction and Thrombocyte Activation (DECENT) research. The study was performed at Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital Bandung, Indonesia from March 2011 to March 2012. Patients were grouped into fever, critical, recovery, and convalescent phases and a healthy control was established. Data collected were analyzed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov normality test, followed by Friedman test and Mann-Whitney post hoc test. Results: There were 244 subjects participating in this study. The median IRF for all subjects was 4.8% with an IQR of 2.4-8.1%. The values of Immature Reticulocyte Fraction in fever-phase, critical-phase, recovery-phase, convalescent-phase and healthy-control were 1.8% (IQR of 0.5-2.85%), 3.6% (IQR of 1.8-5.0%), 7.05% (IQR of 4.08-11.85%, 7.3 % (IQR of 3.95-9.3%) and 4.1% (IQR of 2.2-6.6%), respectively. There was a significant difference in IRF between groups (p

Abstract. The purpose of this study is to analyze the Effect of Progressive Taxes. Number of Vehicles and Tax Arrears on Revenue Transfer Fees for Motorized Vehicles at UPT Regional Revenue Agency of South Sumatra Province. In this writing the type of data used is panel data. The sample in this study was 16 District / City UPTs for 2017 - 2018. The analysis technique used was Ordinary Least Squared (OLS) using the Eviews 8. The estimation results of the regression equation showed that simultaneously progressive taxes, the number of vehicles and arrears had a positive effect and significant to the acceptance of Transfer of Motor Vehicle Title Fee, which can be seen from the probability value F of 0.000000

The increasingly busy routines of urban communities, especially students with high levels ofactivity, can cause a person to experience stress, anxiety and depression. Ecotherapy Healing Forest is a form of tourism that is responsible for preserving natural areas with the aim of healing and relieving stress, by presenting natural attractions as the main component supporting therapy. In this research, 44 student participants from the class of 2018 - class of 2021 at Kapuas Sintang University were used. Participants will have their physical and psychological conditions measured by medical personnel and psychologists, where for psychics they will use DASS 42 to measure participants' stress levels. Measurements were carried out 5 times in repetition of the Ecotherapy healing forest treatment at different times. The aim of this research is to examine the potential for developing an ecotherapy healing forest in the Gunung Kelam Nature Tourism Park conservation area. The descriptive method of qualitative analysis is carried out by describing the entire series of research activities starting from the data search stage, data analysis, and drawing conclusions. The results obtained are a source of recommendations for policy makers, especially the government, fo r the future development of Healing Forests Ecotherapy. Medical teams or counselors can utilize ecotherapy healing forests as a form of healing activity and overcoming stressful conditions.

The competition of electronics and household industry in Indonesia is very tight, thus encouraging the industries to be more creative and innovative to attract customers. PT XYZ as a company that produces washing machines, especially twin tub washing machine, often experiences problems related to the quality of its constituent parts. Part refers to products manufactured by the supplier. One of them is wash motor, which still many of line drops in production line. Based on the calculation of the average DPMO (Defects per Million Opportunities) and the average sigma value in January 2023 were 251.69 and 4.99. This shows that the sigma level value of the company is between levels 4 and 5 which is in the position of the US industry average. The aim of this study is to reduce the number of defects in twin tub washing machine production using Six Sigma method through the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) phases. The results show that there are four dominant types of defects, namely rivet loose, rusty, noise, and no function. Five-M checklist determines suggested improvements based on man, machine, method, material, and environment factors. The Six Sigma approach has the opportunity to be used to support quality control activities to overcome defects that appear on wash motor and to improve product quality in washing machine factories by providing alternative approaches to suppliers.

Tanaman dadangkak (Hydrolea spinosa) merupakan salah satu tanaman yang tumbuh di habitat rawa. Tanaman ini digunakan masyarakat dayak bukit loksado di daerah Hulu Sungai Selatan sebagai obat malaria, obat batuk berdarah, obat luka dan bisul serta pengusir nyamuk (repellent). Kandungan fitokimia dari daun H. spinosa antara lain tanin, steroid, flavonoid, dan alkaloid. Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus merupakan bakteri gram posistif sedangkan Escherichia coli merupakan bakteri gram negative. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Potensi Antibakteri Ekstrak Etanol Dadangkak (Hydrolea spinosa) Terhadap Bakteri Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, dan Escherichia coli sebagai tanaman lokal di Kalimatan Selatan. Metode yang digunakan adalah difusi cakram, Tahapan penelitian ini yaitu dimulai dari persiapan sampel, ekstraksi, skrinning antibakteri, sterilisasi dan pembuatan media, peremajaan dan pembuatan suspensi bakteri, pembuatan stok variabel konsentrasi, dan uji antibakteri. Kontrol postif menggunakan Amoxicillin 25 mcg dan Kontrol negatif menggunakan DMSO 20%. Berdasarkan hasil rata-rata zona daya hambat ekstrak etanol daun dadangkak pada Bacillus subtilis dengan konsentrasi 100 mg/ml, 300 mg/ml, 500mg/ml yaitu 4,3mm, 4 mm, 5mm, pada Staphylococcus aureus dengan konsentrasi 100 mg/ml, 300 mg/ml, 500mg/ml yaitu 3mm, 4,6mm, 6,3mm sedangkan Escherichia coli dengan konsentrasi 100 mg/ml, 300 mg/ml, 500mg/ml yaitu 2,3mm, 3 mm, 3,3 mm. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa ekstrak daun dadangkak memiliki aktivitas antibakteri pada bakteri gram positif dan gram negatif.

A membrane adsorbent was successfully made from palm empty fruit bunches (PEFB), which was pyrolysed as physical activation. The effect of adding the impact of one-step catalyst (hydrochloric acid) and differences in the concentration on the characteristics and structure and deconvolution are investigated in this study. The results of the research have been successfully created and characterised using Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) isotherm, and membrane morphology using SEM test. Membrane performance testing was carried out using a biogas flame test. The adsorber membrane was made by adding NH4Cl as a cationic surfactant, polyvinyl acetate (PVA), and polyethylene glycol (PEG) with a ratio of 1:3. The FTIR test has a functional group: O-H; C-H stretch; C=C-C; Arly O-Strech; C-O. Adsorbent membrane with the addition of 0.5 M HCl catalyst had the highest ratio of O-H/C=C-C relative area of 4.33. The diffractogram shows an amorphous structure with (002) and (100) graph planes. Adsorber membrane with a concentration of 1.5 M HCl has formed amorphous structured fibre. The adsorber membrane with a concentration of 0.5 HCl activator gave a surface area of 0.5345 m2 g−1 and a pore volume of 0.000983 cm3 g−1.

Hippoid crab is a crustacean group which inhabits sandy beach in tropical and subtropical areas. There are seven species of hippoid crab has been reported from Indonesia so far, i.e. six from family Hippidae and one from family Albuneidae. One of them is Hippa admirabilis Thalwittz, 1891. This species is first record from Tomini Bay, province in our study. The Specimens were collected from Tomini Bay in 2016. To confirm the species, we used CO1 gene as DNA barcoding. The DNA was extracted from the muscle tissues. The upper part of CO1 gene was amplified using Primer AF215-216. The CO1 gene that we retrieved was 634 bp. The samples from our study have about 99.8% similarity with the sequence of Hippa admirabilis in Genebank with the accession number is KR047031.1. Based on morphological and molecular data, our samples are confirmed as H. admirabilis.

Background Rheumatoid arthritis is the most prevalent form of inflammatory arthritis. One of the key components for its multidimensional outcome is the disease activity, measured by DAS28-ESR. The physical, emotional, and social aspects of RA contribute to the quality of life, and SF-36 questionnaire can be used to measure it. This study aims to ascertain the correlation between the disease activity (DAS28-ESR) and the quality of life (SF-36) in RA patients. Method This study was an analytical, descriptive study with a cross sectional design that took primary data from RA patients undergoing treatment in Rheumatology Clinic of Hasan Sadikin Hospital from February to April 2015. The patient’s data included sex, age, marital status, employment status, educational level, serostatus (RF and Anti-MCV), duration of diagnosis, total number of medications, total number of DMARD, DAS28-ESR scores, and SF-36 scores. The data was analysed with the Shapiro-Wilk normality test, followed by the Rank-Spearman correlation analysis. Result There were 42 subjects, with an average age of 41 ± 12. The ratio between females and males was 20:1, and the majority of subjects (73,8%) had a positive serostatus (RF and/or anti-MCV). The score median of DAS28-ESR was 4,3, with the score median for SF-36 PCS being 39,8 and the score median for SF-36 MCS being 48,2. Based on the the Rank-Spearman analysis (CI of 95%), there was a correlation between DAS28-ESR score and SF-36 PCS score, with the correlation coefficient (r) of -0,577 (p < 0,001), and there was also a correlation between DAS28-ESR score and SF-36 MCS score with r of -0,368 (p = 0,008). Conclusion There was a strong negative correlation between disease activity and physical component of quality of life, and a moderate negative correlation between disease activity and mental component of quality of life, and the two correlations were statistically significant.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Indian Pennywort methanol extract on carbontetrachloride (CCl )- 4 induced hepatitis rats model, compared with vitamin E. Parameters used were levels of serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT), malondialdehide (MDA), and extent of liver necrosis. Experimental laboratory study was conducted at Pharmacology Laboratory Hasan Sadikin Hospital Bandung, October 2009, with randomized complete design on 40 rats divided into 8 subgroups. The level of SGPT was analyzed by enzymatic method, MDA level was analyzed by Wilbur method. The extent of liver necrosis was analyzed by hematoxylin eosin staining. The results, the extract, if given pre-induction of hepatotoxicity, can significantly prevent the increase of SGPT levels and the extent of necrosis (p ≤0.05), but can't significantly prevent the increase of liver tissue MDA levels (p >0.05). Postinduction, the extract can significantly reduce the SGPT levels, liver tissue MDA levels, and the extent of liver necrosis (p≤0.05). Therefore, effect of the Indian Pennywort extract is better than vitamin E, and can act as hepatoprotector

The objective of this research was to investigate and analyze the Simultaneous Relationship of Regional Revenue Sources, Capital Expenditure, and HDI toward the Economic Growth in the Province of South Sumatra. The data used in this study were the panel data. The samples of the study were 15 regencies/cities in the period of 2008 – 2013. The analysis technique was the Two – Stage Least Squares (TSLS) by using the eviews 7 program. The estimation of the first simultaneous equation showed that Capital Expenditure and HDI simultaneously had a significant positive influence on the Economic Growth with the F probability value of 0.000000 < 0.05 (α = 5%), while the estimation of the second simultaneous equation indicated that the Local Own – Source Revenue, Revenue Sharing Fund, and General Allocation Fund Simultaneously had a significant positive influence on the Capital Expenditures with the probability value of 0.000000 < 0.05 (α = 5%). Keywords: Local Own – Source Revenue, Revenue Sharing Fund, General Allocation Fund, Capital Expenditures, HDI, and Economic Growth

Research on blood smear and various disorder in Bali cattle have been conducted at 124 oxen and 76cows. Blood specimens taken from cattle slaughtered cattle in Slaughterhouse Mambal Badung Regency,Bali and blood smear were performed by a method described elsewhere.Results showed the mean of differential count of lymphocytes, monocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, basophilsand bands in female Bali cattle bands respectively (average + standard deviation): (47.76 ± 12.13)%, (9.84± 5, 32)%, (39.09 ± 12.55)%, (2.25 ± 2.40)%, (0.33 ± 1.18)%, (0.21 ± 1.01)%. In bali cattle males, thoseresults were : (46.48 ± 8.18)%, (9.84 ± 4.35)%, (40.51 ± 8.29)%, (1.48 ± 1.69)%; (0.45 ± 0.84)%, (0.57 ±0.99)%. Abnormalities that were found are: eosinophenia, monocytosis, Neutrophilia, lymphopenia andlymphocytosis, anisocytosis, poikilocytosis (the presence of akhantocytes, dacrocyt), and hypochromasia.In summary Bali cattle are observed to have abnormalities in the blood cells.